Supercon is a dream come true for fantasy lovers

POSTCARDS FROM FLORIDA

You can meet all kinds of characters at the Florida Supercon… (Florida Supercon 2011 )

May 7, 2011|By Jim Abbott on Florida Travel, Postcards from Florida

Best. Convention. Ever.

That might be the way "Simpsons" character Comic Book Guy would describe Florida Supercon 2011, an annual confab of connoisseurs of comic books, anime, animation, video games, fantasy, sci-fi, and other geek culture.

The four-day 2011 edition unfolds July 1-4 at the Miami Airport Convention Center.

And don't worry about hurting anyone's feelings with that geek tag. The event and its fans are proud to let their geek flag fly at panels, film screenings, Q&As, photo ops, costume contests, parties, workshops and other events. Vendors will be on hand with comic books, Japanese snacks, toys, books and art.

This year's Supercon also features the inaugural Geek Film Festival, with guest filmmakers, screenings, more Q&As and other activities.

The FSC Music Festival will include performances by Motion City Soundtrack, Celldweller, Lemon Drop Kick, The Long Johns, Crimson, Sci-Fried, SS Hanami, DJs and more.

Admission? Single-day tickets range from $15 to $25, with various multiple-day passes also available. Four-day passes start at $47.50, and there are more expensive VIP packages. The convention center is at 711 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami.

Special rates for Supercon visitors are available at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport & Convention Center. For details, call 954-399-1330.